The outdoors faces growing pressures every day—from overuse and pollution to climate change and habitat loss. Leave No Trace is meeting those challenges head-on through science, education, and stewardship. But lasting change takes people like you.
Your support powers the research, training, and outreach that prevent damage before it happens. Together, we can ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet.
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN # 84-1303335) and is a four-star charity on Charity Navigator. This means that when you give to Leave No Trace, you are supporting an organization that is “more financially healthy, accountable, and transparent.”
$0.83 of every dollar you donate directly supports Leave No Trace solutions by funding research, educational programs, and restoration projects nationwide.
Leave No Trace has unified its membership and donation programs into one seamless experience—the Supporter Access Program.
Every gift counts equally, ensuring your contribution has the greatest possible impact on education, science, and stewardship.
Together, we’re protecting the outdoors—one action, one supporter, one shared mission at a time.
Your benefits are a thank you, but the real reward is knowing your support directly protects the lands and waters you love.
Every dollar you give strengthens the education and stewardship that protect nature at its roots. Your support also comes with a variety of benefits, from deals on many of your favorite outdoor brands to a subscription to Leave No Trace emails.
If you are already a member, you can access your member benefits by visiting the Member Resources page. You will need the password that was emailed to you when you joined or renewed your membership. If you have any trouble logging in, contact [email protected].
Donations are cumulative. Each qualifying donation will get 12 months of access from their last gift of $5 or more.
For every dollar given to Leave No Trace, $0.83 goes directly towards providing cutting-edge, research-based critical education and programs for people in all outdoor environments. The remainder goes towards general administration needs and fundraising to ensure resources are always available to support the Leave No Trace mission.
We use Givebutter as our donation platform. You can edit and manage your recurring plan and payment methods right from the link in your emailed receipt, or from your Givebutter user profile. You can follow their help article to update your membership.
We use Givebutter as our donation platform. You can edit and manage your recurring plan and payment methods right from the link in your emailed receipt, or from your Givebutter user profile. You can follow their help article to update your membership.
Yes, your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, minus any gifts or services that you receive in exchange.
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN # 84-1303335).
Businesses and organizations looking to support Leave No Trace can learn more about becoming a community or corporate partner here.
To qualify, you must be an active member of Leave No Trace through one of the following before requesting a VIP form:
You can find more detailed information about this process by clicking the link here.
